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Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Boston Globe
We ate our way through Lima, from street food to the world's best restaurants
We met Blanca Silva, a local resident and food guide, at the San Isidro Market, a bright and clean market filled with vendors offering local organic fruits and vegetables, as well as fish, meat, eggs, dairy products, and more. It's one of many markets in the city. There are 43 neighborhoods in Lima, and most have their own mercado. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up 'Look at this!' Silva exclaimed with a sweep of her hand, pointing out stalls chock-full of mangos, avocados, bananas, berries, and more. 'From the Amazon and the Andes,' she said. We tasted a sweet and creamy lucuma fruit, called the Gold of the Andes, and often used to make ice cream. Next, we tasted a small glossy orange-colored cocona, dubbed the Tomato of the Amazon. It was tart and earthy. There were piles of peppers, corn, mangoes, avocados, and several types of berries. We tried an intensely sour limon, used in Peru's famous pisco sour drink, and maracuya used in juices and dessert. There were hanging racks and stacks of different kinds of bananas, and mounds of potatoes. Advertisement Peru has more than 4,000 types of potatoes. Pamela Wright 'We have more than 4,000 types of potatoes,' Silva said. 4,000! She pointed out the oblong-shaped bullhorn potato grown on high-altitude farms at 3,800 meters elevation, and tubers, like the oca, used for chips, and the mashua tuber, often used to aid in digestion. Peru, Silva said as we walked through the market, has 52 varieties of corn, about 350 varieties of chili peppers, and more than 600 varieties of native and continental fruits (though many are not commercially available). 'The Amazonian rivers, the Andes lakes and lagoons, and of course the Pacific Ocean also provide an overwhelming number of water species, more than 2,000,' she said. We checked out poultry, meat, egg, cheeses, and other local products, before heading into the bright Peruvian sunshine. The homemade sandwich de Chicharron, made of pork belly and served with homemade bread and sweet potato slices, is popular for breakfast in Lima. Pamela Wright 'Everybody knows this place. They don't advertise, but everyone talks about it, so we know,' said Silva. We were at El Chinito, a tiny spot, with a line outside the door. Known as huariques, these are small, family-run places found all over Lima, serving traditional Peruvian cuisine. According to the locals we met (including Silva), El Chinito is one of the best, known for its homemade sandwich de Chicharron, which Peruvians often eat for breakfast. It was 10 a.m., the perfect time for a fried pork belly sandwich! We grabbed a seat and minutes later were served fresh bread and a heap of crispy fried pork belly, with a side of cooked sweet potato slices. We made our own sandwiches, dressed with salsa criolla, a traditional Peruvian red onion salsa. Our other favorite huariques included La Lucha Sangucheria Criolla, which was much larger and more modern but good, and Kio's Chicharroneria, another small neighborhood joint serving an excellent pork sandwich. Advertisement The famous Isolina restaurant, named one of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, is known for its traditional Peruvian cuisine, like the massive, gooey stuffed pepper pictured here. Pamela Wright We were in Miraflores, one of Lima's most popular and upscale districts, known for its beaches, parks and shopping. We strolled through Parque Kennedy, nicknamed the 'cat park' for its dozens of well cared for street cats that live there, and bought picarones from a food cart. These Peruvian donuts made with sweet potato and squash, drizzled with chancaca syrup. Another day, we'd trek over to Dulces Limenos Anita, one of the best places for homemade picarones, arroz con leche (rice pudding) and mazamorra morada, a purple corn pudding. We strolled a section of the Malecon near the cliff of Lima, watching the surfers below and the paragliders above, and stopping at the Parque del Amor, famous for its large statue of a man and woman kissing. Along the way, we drank slushy cremoladas, made with fresh fruit. You'll need help eating this giant osso buco served at the famous Isolina restaurant in Lima. Pamela Wright After a few hours of exploring, we'd worked up just enough of an appetite for lunch at the famous Isolina restaurant, named one of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants. Located in a historical mansion, the well-loved restaurant is known for its old-fashioned, authentic Peruvian dishes, once written in notebooks and handed down for generations. Dishes — including plenty of offal specialties — are served family-style in large portions. There was a group of us, and we shared cau cau, a traditional tripe stew, chaufa with lomo topped with fried eggs and bananas, a hot ceviche of boiled and fried duck with onions and pepper, a large rocoto relleno, tacu tacu, a large, richly flavored beans and rice patty, and the biggest serving of osso buco we've ever seen. We enjoyed purple corn pudding for dessert. Advertisement San Isidro Market, a bright and clean market filled with vendors offering local organic fruits and vegetables, as well as fish, meat, eggs, dairy products, and more. It's one of many markets in Lima. Pamela Wright We tried to get into dinner that evening at Maido, named one of the Top 50 Restaurants in the World. Maido specializes in Nikkei dishes, a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. There are several Nikkei restaurants in Lima, as well as Chifa restaurants, a blend of Chinese and Peruvian cuisines. Maido was full, but we did get into Shizen, also a World's Best lister, serving Nikkei dishes. The space is contemporary, the food fabulous. We dined on robata Penshell, a slow-grilled mollusk with algae butter, dashi, and Peruvian chili kimchi; tusan maki with fried shrimp, torched with oyster sauce; and amai maki, with crabmeat, fried fish, and avocado torched with spicy garlic and eel sauce. We planned our next two days around food, according to advice from locals and Silva's best hit list. We had churros at Manolo, butifarra, a Peruvian ham sandwich with salsa ciolla, at San Antonio, and anticuchos, skewers of grilled beef heart, at Grimanesa Vargas. We dined on Amazonian dishes — like tacacho con Cecina, mashed plaintain balls, seasoned with pork rind and lard serviced with dried smoked pork — at the colorful Huambra restaurant. 'Did you try cuy?' our Peruvian friends asked, when we were saying our goodbyes. Well, no. We had them as pets growing up. Fluffy and Piglet. We just couldn't. Advertisement The historic Country Club Lima Hotel is an elegant and stately 1927 Spanish Colonial-style mansion in Lima's upscale San Isidro neighborhood. Pamela Wright If you go . . . Lima is a large city, covering more than 1,000 square miles in the metropolitan area, with 43 neighborhoods. Miraflores is Lima's most popular tourist neighborhood; we decided to stay in the quieter San Isidro neighborhood at the historic Other things to see and do include the Larco Museum, with an impressive collection of pre-Colombian art and artifacts, the Basillica de San Francisco and its underground catacombs, which served as the city's cemetery during colonial times, and Plaza Mayor, the public square in the city's historic center. For more information, visit Diane Bair and Pamela Wright can be reached at
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Miami Herald
This year has been tough on Miami restaurants. Here's what closed in 2025 so far
The year 2025 has been a rough year — particularly in the late spring and early summer — for Miami-area restaurants. With so many new restaurants opening in the past several years, a large number closings are almost certainly an inevitability. Many restauranteurs and chefs admit they're hurting. The high prices of food, rent and insurance weigh heavy on them and their customers — especially the locals who can't flee for cooler climates for the entire slow season. Here are some of the notable closings around Miami this year. Some say they'll return, while others vanished quietly. Long-time spots thanked their customers and strode into the sunset with more than a little pride, knowing that 10 years or more is an eternity in restaurant terms. Especially in Miami. EntreNos: This Michelin-starred gem, which focused on Florida ingredients from its fish to its pork to its produce, shared space with Tinta y Cafe in Miami Shores. After two years, when the lease was up, chefs Evan Burgess and Osmel Gonzalez moved on. Should we mention they claim they are reopening at some point? Erba: Nobody involved seems to want to talk about the closing of this fine Italian restaurant in Coral Gables, owned by Nolan Reynolds International and showcasing the culinary talents of Chef Niven Patel (who also is the creative force behind Paya in Miami Beach; Ghee Indian Kitchen in Kendall and Wynwood; and NiMo in Tequesta). All we know is you can't make a reservation any more. Maty's: James Beard Award-winning Chef Val Chang's love letter to her Peruvian grandmother closed in Midtown Miami. The shutdown was a double whammy: It also signaled the impending closure of her brother Nando's exquisite omakase space Itamae Ao, as the restaurants shared a space. Byblos: This Mediterranean gem is closed while its home at the Royal Palm South Beach Miami hotel is undergoing a $100 million renovation project. Gordon Ramsay's Lucky Cat: The Asian-inspired restaurant located in the South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach says it plans to only close for the season. There's no reopening date. Itamae Ao: If we hadn't heard that Chef Nando Chang was seeking a home for his amazing Michelin-starred omakase counter, we'd have filed this under 'huge losses.' But Chang has said he is searching for a new spot. Fingers crossed. Kush Wynwood and Stephen's by Kush: These local favorites from Matt Kuscher's hospitality group are expected to reopen. La Mar by Gastón Acurio: The Peruvian-style restaurant on the water lost its home when it was decided the Mandarin Oriental would be demolished, but there are plans to reopen in Brickell. Piegari: This Italian restaurant, one of many in Wynwood, closed after only a year but reports that it plans to reopen with 'necessary changes and improvements.' Will it? Stay tuned. Torno Subito: The Italian restaurant atop Julia & Henry's food hall insists it will reopen in the fall, despite the fact that development in that part of downtown Miami hasn't quite caught up to it yet. Belmont Spanish Restaurant: Twelve years of Spanish cuisine and culture ended in January when Belmont left Miracle Mile. Le Zoo: Stephen Starr's French brasserie closed after 10 years at the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops. Ms Cheezious: The food truck still exists, but the brick-and-mortar spot in MiMo, conceived in 2010, is no longer in business Red South Beach: When its owners were unable to reach an agreement with the landlord, the luxury steakhouse closed after 17 years. Sugarcane: The influential OG of Midtown Miami announced early in 2025 that it was ending its run after 15 years. Villa Azur: The Mediterranean restaurant and party spot closed after 13 years in Miami Beach. Caffe Vialetto: This beloved Italian spot for celebrating milestones in Coral Gables shut down after 26 years. Osteria del Teatro: This Italian spot on 79th Street Causeway almost made it to 40 years in business. Instead, it closed after 37. Sardinia: After just shy of 20 years, this Italian restaurant in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood of Miami Beach known for its wood-burning oven and robust wine list, said goodbye. Ensenada: The coastal Mexican spot from Brooklyn left its Vagabond Hotel space in the MiMo neighborhood after only six months. RedFarm: The Chinese dim sum giant from New York shut down operations in Coconut Grove a year after its opening. Sereia: This elegant Portuguese restaurant from Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa shut down after a year. Velvet Taco: The brand from Dallas still operates a location in Fort Lauderdale, but its time in Wynwood ended after less than a year. Fiola: The glamorous Italian restaurant in Coral Gables closed but only to make way for Gioia Hospitality's new venture, the upscale Daniel's Steakhouse, which has been a big hit in Fort Lauderdale. Ostrow Brasserie: Chef Olivia Ostrow's kosher French restaurant shut down in the Buena Vista neighborhood, with Ostrow moving on with Maison Ostrow in a bigger space (the former Osteria del Teatro) in North Bay Village. Wabi Sabi: The MiMo location is gone, but in its place is Midorie, one of the other Japanese concepts from restaurateur Alvaro Perez-Miranda (also the force behind the Michelin-starred Ogawa in Little River). Aba: This Mediterranean spot from Chicago moved on from its space in Bal Harbour Shops after two and a half years. Chica: The Latin restaurant from Venezuelan-born celebrity chef Lorena Garcia, located in the old Soyka space in Miami, announced its closing on OpenTable. Harry's Pizzeria: The South Beach and the Coconut Grove locations of the pizza spot from Chef Michael Schwartz quietly shut down. Like Mike: The Italian restaurant in Coconut is now the home of its Italian neighbor restaurant, Sapore di Mare. Planta Queen: The Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale locations of this vegan spot are both closed. Tablé by Bachour: You might never have known this French spot from Antonio Bachour had closed if you didn't drive past it in the Design District and notice the windows papered over.
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Buzz Feed
These 31 Reviewer-Fave Pieces Will Make Stocking Your Wardrobe Easy
A pair of extra-wide-leg darted palazzo pants that'll allow for ample airflow. It's basically like wearing a dress, but you don't have to worry about accidentally flashing anyone if a gust of wind catches you by surprise. A sleeveless matching A-line set so you don't have to put any thought into putting an outfit together — the work has been done for you! It also looks veryyyy similar to a $78 set from another brand that begins with A. A tie-front cardigan the TikTok girlies are obsessed with, and you know what? I get it! The sweet silhouette can be worn over a tank or paired with a dress when you need an extra layer. A double-lined square-neck bodysuit that's an absolute wardrobe win as reviewers describe it with words and phrases like "butter soft," "versatile," "super comfortable," and — simple and straight to the point — "OBSESSED." Or a sweetheart-neckline option in a deliciously soft fabric — known as Smoke Cloud — that reviewers compare to Skims. They say it washes well, too, so you can count on it being high quality despite the deceivingly low price! Some Levi's cinch baggy jeans with an ingenious set of side buttons so you can avoid the dreaded waist gap and enjoy a tailored-to-you fit without shelling out extra cash to go to an actual tailor. A longline sports bra that reviewers swear by as it offers loads of support, isn't see-through, and its quality is on par with much more expensive options from Athleta and Lululemon. A classic faux-leather biker jacket if you yearn to be a person who just "throws something on" and goes, but you haven't quite nailed that down yet. Universal Standard's 'tee rex' T-shirt, which was engineered for the *absolute* perfect fit. There's the ultra-soft Peruvian cotton (which also happens to be wrinkle-free), stovepipe sleeves, and a curved hem that ensures it's not too long or short. An affordable sleeveless exercise romper with a medium-compression drop waist that keeps everything in place so you don't end up with dreaded diaper butt — the downfall of any subpar jumpsuit. A pair of high-waisted palazzo pants you'll be tempted to wear every. single. day. as they're just that freaking comfy. Reviewers also say they're super breathable and surprisingly wrinkle-resistant. A stretchy bodycon pencil dress that'll basically feel like a second skin. Some reviewers say they were considering splurging on the Skims version until they tried this and loved it just as much! An on-trend vest top with a slightly cropped silhouette that'll pair per-fectly with all of your high-waisted bottoms and chunky gold accessories. A two-piece muslin shorts set, because who has the time to coordinate a top and bottom when you're trying to get your butt out of the door to catch your commuter train? Not you! A slouchy open-back yoga top you can totally work out in, but you could also wear it while grabbing froyo, walking the dog, hanging out at your friend's house for a night of true crime documentaries and takeout... ya know, wherever life takes you. A denim midi skirt with a slitted hem that helps show off your footwear — especially if you're practicing what TikTok calls the "wrong shoe theory." An off-the-shoulder top that's such a hit with reviewers, many have bought it in multiple colors. An easy peasy button-down babydoll dress you basically just throw on over your head et voila — all the comfort of a potato sack but the chic look of something found in a curated boutique. A structured blazer with a classic collar and lapel you can layer over a button-up for an interview or over a simple tee for an office-appropriate outfit that takes zero brain power because having to make outfit decisions at 7 a.m. is rough. An A-line, linen-blend midi dress that looks like it's from Reformation, but it's actually from Old Navy (!!!) so you won't have to budget for months in order to afford it. A trusty jean jacket you can *literally* wear with anything. There was a time when my mom told me to stop using the word literally 'cause I said it every two seconds, but mom, I swear it's justified in this case! A super affordable Quince 100% linen vest one reviewer (see below ⬇️) says is comparable in quality to $100+ options from brick-and-mortar retailers. A silky satin midi skirt with a silhouette that says "chic" and an elastic waistband that says "I'll give your most comfortable sweats a run for their money." A pair of cheerful, super lightweight boxer-style shorts if you're loving the fact that this summer's trends have leaned into comfy Scandi styles instead of rigid denim. A versatile sweater vest with chunky gold buttons to match your chunky gold hoops, chunky gold bangles, and chunky gold platform Birkenstocks. A pair of wide-leg petal sweatpants that you'll literally only take off to wash. Might as well buy two or three pairs now because once you slip these babies on, there's no going back to normal pants. A 100% cotton mini dress with the *sweetest* pointed collar and ruffled hem. One reviewer says it makes them feel like an American Girl doll, but "in the best way possible." A tie-shoulder spaghetti strap romper that *looks* like it was snagged from a sample sale. Little do people know it actually came from Amazon, though, and cost just $28. And better yet, you didn't have to stand in line for hours in 95-degree heat. A pair of relaxed linen overalls with an oh-so-comfy drapey silhouette and two mega pockets where you can keep your essentials: your AirPods, a pack of half-melted gum, and your Tamagotchi, because your virtual pet has a playdate coming up. A crewneck brami — AKA a two-in-one bra + cami — so you can still ditch your usual underwire but still get alllll the support you need. And a Skims-inspired square-neck compressive body suit with built-in shapewear that eliminates the need for undergarments. Don't worry — it's nice and thick!
